Comegys Benjamin B Sch vs Richard Allen Preparatory CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comegys Benjamin B Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
252 students
Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–9
315 students
| Measure | Comegys Benjamin B Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Richard Allen Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1607 of 1,627 | #516 of 521 |
| National rank | #49398 of 50,301 | #14978 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–9 |
| Students | 252 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106% | 117.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 4% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 10.2).
- •Comegys Benjamin B Sch does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Comegys Benjamin B Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (106% vs 117.1%).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS is the larger school with 315 students compared with 252.
- •Comegys Benjamin B Sch is a public school while Richard Allen Preparatory CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Comegys Benjamin B Sch better than Richard Allen Preparatory CS?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Allen Preparatory CS ranks higher (11.4 vs 10.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Comegys Benjamin B Sch and Richard Allen Preparatory CS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comegys Benjamin B Sch: 252. Richard Allen Preparatory CS: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comegys Benjamin B Sch and Richard Allen Preparatory CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Comegys Benjamin B Sch is 1607th of 1,627 and Richard Allen Preparatory CS is 516th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).